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Lexington Opera House

401 W. Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
859-233-4567
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Ranked #17 of 61 attractions in Lexington
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Operas
Description: Meticulously restored 1886 opera house hosts Broadway Live and Variety Live series, as well as concerts and local arts performances.
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kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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“Lexington Ballet Theatre”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

Intimate performance stage with beautifully restored detail... Lexington is fortunate to have it. More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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“Just Wonderful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

The sound and sights of glorious opera in a setting of history. Go see and experience! More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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“New seats and renovations are great!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

I can actually sit comfortably these days, BUT, those steps in the aisle are still a [--] to see in the dark...oops, there goes another person down! More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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“Old fashioned stage house”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012

This historic opera house is situated in the heart of downtown Lexington. Inside renovations have made the seats larger and more comfortable, but there are still some obstructed views, so check the chart. There are balconies in addition to main floor seating. The seats are numbered odd or even, so don't worry that your seat will be away from your... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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“Great local theatre”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

Wish they could get more shows in there, the venue is great. More

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“Great place to visit in the evenings for a performance”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011

I have been there four times now and have not been disappointed. Seats are comfortable and the performances are very professional. Parking can be a bit difficult so allow a bit of extra time to find a place. More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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“Young Frankenstein”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011

we saw Young Frankenstein last weekend, and it was wonderful. The Opera House is a prized venue, has great acoustics, and is a perfect to watch a show or listen to a concert. More

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“Little hall, great sound, unique experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2010

Lexington Opera House has attracted me to 3 concerts this year and each was fantastic. From Joe Bonnamassa, to Little Feat, to Charlie Daniels, the Opera House rocked them all and allowed no more than 900 folks to get very close and feel very much a part of the concert. With liquor, wine, and beer served throughout the event, it... More

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